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Episode 8 – Miles Franklin past and present
The Miles Franklin award is given annually to Australian books that best represent Australian life. The 2016 longlist has been announced!
On this episode of Dear Reader, we look back on our favourite past winners and long and shortlisted books.
Justine’s books:
Breath / Tim Winton (2009 winner)
All the birds singing / Evie Wyld (2014 winner)
Bereft / Chris Womersley (2011 shortlist)
Natalie’s books
When the night comes / Favel Parrett (2015 longlist)
The eye of the sheep / Sophie Laguna (2015 winner)
Ghost river / Tony Birch (2016 longlist)
Theme song by Ben Mason (www.benmason.com.au)
The Miles Franklin award is given annually to Australian books that best represent Australian life. The 2016 longlist has been announced!
On this episode of Dear Reader, we look back on our favourite past winners and long and shortlisted books.
Justine’s books:
Breath / Tim Winton (2009 winner)
All the birds singing / Evie Wyld (2014 winner)
Bereft / Chris Womersley (2011 shortlist)
Natalie’s books
When the night comes / Favel Parrett (2015 longlist)
The eye of the sheep / Sophie Laguna (2015 winner)
Ghost river / Tony Birch (2016 longlist)
Theme song by Ben Mason (www.benmason.com.au)
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